Sea side hotels in Denmark have had a true renaissance with TV 2's popular TV series 'Badehotellet'. Rarely has it been as popular to have a stay at a sea side hotel as in the old days, but where do you actually find the best ones? We have done the research and here we bring to you the definitive guide.
Scroll down to see:
- Top 10 in 2019: Big vote with the Danes' favorites (6,878 votes)
- The 16 selected i Denmark's most beautiful seaside hotels on TV 2
- The list of hotels that have restaurants listed in White Guide (for those looking for a romantic stay)
- The history of the sea side holiday and the first bathing pensions in video and pictures
However, we begin with a small appetizer:
In the booklet "Skagen Badehotel on Grenen - Danmarks Healthcare Source" from 1912 the text reads:
"You get out of bed, go to the window and open it! The air from the sea flows in so fresh and salty that you can probably feel it on your tongue when you lick your mouth. "
Back then the pamphlet did what TV 2's TV series does today - makes us dream of the uncomplicated life and wellness of staying by the water. This is probably why you have come to this site as well. But where are those places where you can still experience the classic Danish sea side holiday at a waterfront hotel? You can of course take one of the expensive ones, but the truth is that after TV 2's hit series took the country by storm, a lot of hotels have been stuffing 'sea side' in front of 'hotel' in name or description. That is why we have created this overview, where we guide you to the best places with the help of experts and your votes (you can vote further down).
- Knudhule Badehotel - 
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I will definitely vote for Brøndum's hotel
Hotel Tannishus gets my vote - great location and friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Will vote for Knudhule Badehotel, a lovely place, great food and service, cozy rooms and perfectly located with woods and water nearby, perfect for a trip on MTB 🙂
I would like to nominate Brøndum's hotel
Knudhule Badehotel, in Ry is the best
Knudhule Badehotel
My favorite is Knudhule Badehotel
I would like to nominate Hotel Hesselet - a fantastic hotel - beautiful scenery, lovely food - it has it all
Great location. close to town and beach. Great facilitates
My vote goes to Strandhotellet Blokhus, where we had a super good experience in the summer 2018.
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Clearly one of the best in the country and of course Bornholm in particular
Pension Vestergade 44 on Ærø
Pension Vestergade 44
It must definitely be DYVIG Badehotel on Als. The most beautiful location.
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I vote for Strandhotellet Blokhus.
I vote for Strandhotellet in Blokhus
Beautiful seaside hotel in Denmark's most beautiful seaside resort ..
Bandholmhotel.dk is probably DK's best hotel?
Strandhotellet Blokhus. Fantastic experience. Service and gourmet food - top class.
Strandhotellet Blokhus
I can't find the list of nominees.
Hi Lisbet. It may be difficult to say why the list does not appear to you. We can see at the amount of votes that the majority can see it. Try accessing the page from another machine.
Strandhotellet Blokhus
Strandhotellet Blokhus
I will definitely vote for Strandhotellet Blokhus. The french fries-town of Blokhus has really been given a gem, which contrasts with all the trash that have always been in town. SO delicious facilities. Rooms, food, service, atmosphere - everything is just the best.
On the other hand, I do not understand at all that Løkken Badehotel scores so many votes .. You eat well, but that is also the best. The rooms aren't cozy and there is too much carnival just outside the door.
Price and quality are related.
The cozy Strandhotellet in Blokhus.
Strandhotellet Blokhus
Badehotellet Blokhus
I vote for Strandhotellet Blokhus - A GREAT and BEAUTIFUL place
Strandhotellet Blokhus
I vote for Strandhotellet Blokhus
I vote for Strandhotellet in Blokhus.
I would like to vote for Strandhotellet in Blokhus where I stayed on July 2, 2017 (opening day) and have visited several times with guests
Votes for Strandhotellet Blokhus
Votes for Klithjem in Vejers. Fantastic place
I would like to nominate hotel Bretagne in Hornbæk. It is fantastic, the city is lovely and the food and service are fantastic
I'm missing Henne Mølle Å Badehotel, Henne Strand.
It will definitely be Knudhule Badehotel in Ry, where delicious food is served in cozy rooms by a very service-minded wait staff. And not to forget the magnificent nature right by Knud Lake. The place is an absolute must to visit.
If Svinkløv Badehotel isn't in the poll, I vote for Villa Vest in Lønstrup
Hi Karine
Both Svinkløv and Villa Vest are already on thethe list. You can vote for both of them as you have up to 3 votes 🙂
Why is the Bretagne Badehotel not included?
I would like to nominate Hotel Bretagne in Hornbæk
Where is Hotel Bretagne in Hornbæk?
http://www.hotelbretagne.dk
An original sea side hotel with history dating back to 1939
I would like to vote for Dyvig Badehotel on Als. Most beautiful sea side hotel and exquisite service.
Dyvig Badehotel is beautiful and quiet and in beautiful old design, Denmark's most beautiful sea side hotel with everything that belongs to it. I have been a guest of several occasions, Christmas party, several times eaten out there and once spent the night there. Simply the most beautiful location and I enjoy it every single time ..
And coming there again simply cannot help but.
Kh Maj-Britt
Knudhule Badehotel by Knudsø in Ry is to be included in the list.
The old sea side hotel / bathing pension Sommerhjemmet in Gl. Skagen.
Now called Skagenklit A / S. The place is without a restaurant, but has 20 fantastic apartments for rent / own only 100 meters from the beach and with sea views from most apartments.
I would like to nominate Rødvig inn and sea side hotel.
Great food and service. Located beautifully and is truly an upcomming place.
Very knowledgeable owners.
Rødvig Kro and Badehotel is added to the list, Susanne. Thanks for your nomination!
I want to bring my wife Lene
I would like to nominate Dyvig Badehotel in Nordborg. A truly unique place.
Would definitely recommend Kallehavegaard Badehotel in Løkken
I visited this summer with my boyfriend and will definitely be going again this year
Kallehavegaard Badehotel in Løkken
Ilse Made is a Lise for the soul - lovely pampering. Great room and great food
Kildegaard Badehotel & pension in Tisvildeleje is a must on the list. To that extent, it lives up to the premise of a traditional sea side hotel, with regulars likely to come every summer for over 30 years. It is a small oasis, pulled away from Hovedgaden's busy summer life, which you as a guest can stamp in and out of as you like. Thomas and Katrine are the embracing hosts who have so carefully guided the hotel into our time.
We love Strandhotellet in Blokhus ❤️ It should be included.
Thanks for the tip, Marianne! We have added Strandhotellet 🙂
In 2019 I would definitely suggest Hjerting Badehotel in Esbjerg - there is a lovely atmosphere and it is perfectly located.
Hi Lone. They have been added to the list. Thanks for your contribution!
Haven't been to any of the hotels. But would like to experience it. I want to bring my cousin.
Løkken Badehotel always a hit ❤
Good vote
Knudhule Badehotel, Ry
Would like to experience the new BLOKHUS Badehotel
Hotel Vejlefjord is good all year round
Summer, sun and beach. This is how it should be for a holiday to be good.
It looks exciting, and will invite my better half
Now I've voted! Many lovely places in Denmark, sea side hotels reminiscent of summer, sun, beach and holidays, relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Will enjoy lunch with a good friend.
Lækken Badehotel will be nice
Løkken is charming with all the bath houses "Nostalgia"
Love this place
Løkken Badehotel has the best luxury brunch ❤️
Løkken Badehotel is the best place
Løkken Badehotel will be great. I just thought I would try it this summer - inspired by the TV series Badehotellet. I love the series. Getting nostalgic!
I voted. I would like to invite my friends (a total of 10 Pers.) To join me at Løkken Badehotel when we get together in North Jutland in the beginning of June.
That would my wife look forward to 🙂
It's pure happiness to be at Løkken Badehotel
Løkken Badehotel is the best I know.
I voted for Løkken Badehotel
Løkken Badehotel
A good place to eat
Have voted for Løkken Badehotel.
A lovely place - have been up there every year (since 1977)
A really good place to eat. It is really cozy Løkken Badehotel. We go there often.
The Danish islands with Bornholm and Samsø at the forefront are just fantastic.
Strandlyst on Samsø is our favorite - the food is fantastic and definitely White Guide level if they are going to visit and the hosts at Anette and Lasse are great people.
The small summer hotel and Ballen Badehotel are also worth a visit during the Danish summer.
Have voted for Svinkløv
When will the vote end?
Hi Lasse. We announce a winner in March. Details will follow soon.
I would also definitely recommend Strandlyst om Samsø - culinary experience, top service, cozy atmosphere, and also the use of the local ingredients is great.
When is the winner announced?
Hi Sigurd. We had not expected at all to get as much attention as we have and therefore no date was planned from the beginning. We are now setting guidelines for the finish of the voting, which will be in March.
Strandlyst on Samsø gets my vote.
Relaxing holiday
Lærkely on Læsø is the definition of relaxation and beautiful scenery. You get fully relaxed as soon as you arrive. I can definitely recommend the place. Have been there many times and the experience is the same every time.
Henne Mølle Å is the best
It is definitely Hotel Tannishus anno 1896 - a place for the whole family
I want to bring a friend.
I want to bring a good friend.
Brøndums in Skagen is lovely - with delicious food and friendly service
Helenekilde, Henne Mølle Å and Hjort's get my votes.
All are wonderful places with each their distinctive character.
Now I have voted☀️ Denmark has many fine pearls
I think Ilse made Hotel on samsø is missing
You are absolutely right, Kasper. Ilse Made is on the list now (when new places are added to the list, we just have to approve on the editorial board so people don't just type silly things in the box and have them shown)
Løkken Badehotel certainly gets my vote
Have voted for amazing Løkken Badehotel!
Getting Grenen Badehotel rebuilt will be the very best.
That is my dream and together with others I work for that to happen.
I have Voted. Love the sun and the beach. I want to bring my husband Lars.
I have voted. Will bring one of my sisters.
Nothing is prettier than the sea side hotels of Denmark, Ruths in Skagen one might say, but no, they are all something completely amazing in their own ways.
I love the sun and the beach and a nice relaxing holiday
Strandgården on Læsø is a great place
Løkken Badehotel ❤️ And on Sundays there is a delicious table with lots of cake. Certainly worth a visit and I would very much like to visit again for brunch. I want to take my friend Kirsten with me